What is the cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Forfar is to bus and line 20 bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aviemore to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Forfar is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Aviemore and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Station and arriving at The Cross via Park and Ride and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Aviemore to Forfar?

The distance between Aviemore and Forfar is 122 miles. The road distance is 99.2 miles.

How do I travel from Aviemore to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from Aviemore to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs £20 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Aviemore to Forfar?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Aviemore to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Forfar bus from?

Aviemore to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Station.

Train or bus from Aviemore to Forfar?

The best way to get from Aviemore to Forfar is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £100 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Aviemore to Forfar bus arrive?

Aviemore to Forfar bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Can I drive from Aviemore to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Forfar is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Aviemore to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 488+ hotels available in Forfar.

Aviemore to Forfar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 20 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Aviemore to Forfar by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station to Park and Ridebus E8
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Hebrides Drivebus M9 / ...
3h 9m
£21–34
Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aviemore Train Station to Perth Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus 21B / ...
3h 31m
£20–32
Train
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 11m
£28–97
Drive 98.7 mi
1. Drive from Aviemore to Forfarcar 98.7 mi
1h 54m
£24–35
Train, bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to The Crossbus 21B / ...
3h 23m
£31–102

Aviemore to Forfar by bus

355Weekly Buses

3h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121.1 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Station to The Cross via Park and Ride and Hebrides Drive in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Aviemore to Perth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £22–50 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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